§ 20. Mr. Hugh D. Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations have been received on anomalies in the rating system; when he intends to bring forward his proposals to deal with them; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe White Paper "Valuation and Rating in Scotland: Proposals for Reform", published on 31 August, describes some of the valuation anomalies about which I have received representations over the years. I propose to introduce legislation in the current Session to tackle these anomalies.